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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.99, 211.14 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.99, 211.14 and 113.81 is: 170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.99 : 211.14 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.99/211.14 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.99x = 211.14 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.99x = 24,028.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,028.79/140.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.44

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